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U.S. President Donald Trump announced his administration will take steps to help end the ongoing war in Sudan, following a direct appeal from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The decision came after the two leaders met at the White House on Tuesday, where bin Salman urged Trump to intervene in the devastating conflict.
Speaking at a Saudi investment conference the next day, Trump revealed that his team began working on the issue within thirty minutes of the crown prince’s request. He emphasized that the United States will collaborate with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and other Middle Eastern nations to stop atrocities and stabilize Sudan.
The Sudan conflict erupted in 2023 due to a violent power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The war has resulted in widespread destruction, mass displacement, and severe humanitarian crises, threatening to split the country and destabilize the region.
Sources familiar with the matter said the Saudi crown prince believes Trump’s diplomatic influence could help break the deadlock in peace negotiations. Bin Salman reportedly pointed to Trump’s successful involvement in achieving a ceasefire in Gaza last month as evidence of his ability to broker peace.
Trump shared that the Saudi leader appealed to his sense of responsibility as a peacemaker, highlighting the catastrophic situation in Sudan. In a Truth Social post, Trump called Sudan “the most violent place on Earth” and described the humanitarian conditions as dire, citing urgent needs for food, medical aid, and international intervention.
For Saudi Arabia, ending the war is a matter of national security, given its proximity to Sudan across the Red Sea. Trump reaffirmed his commitment to working with regional powers to restore peace and address what he described as “tremendous atrocities” in the war-torn nation.
